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[stickthis]

For your info, Tyre Placard 9942987 is to suit some 6cyl HX Sedans.

[hj308]

I imagine that with something like a glove box door on a 35 yr old car their is a chance it may have been replaced at some stage?? thanks for the information.

[hj308]

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After the discussion last weekend on here about full length headlining I decided to climb in the back of the van and look at little closer, had only bought the van a couple of week earlier and couldnt really tell just by looking from the front cab, needing a bit of work I hadnt wanted to look to close at her until I was ready to start. I checked the photos on the HJ sandman that sold last weekend that showed the photos of the bracket and I hope the photos show want I can see in the flesh, what do you guys think?? My explanation is that the van has been molested over the years I would say during the 80's and their signs it has had some sort of insulation stuck to the roof and the guy I got it off said it had full black velour lining (nice) it must have been put in when the van was painted purple and had the 308/M21 replaced with a t-bar, 253. It has also had statesman door trims etc fitted. But back to the mysterious bracket type marks and hopefully you can see that their still a couple of teeth from the bracket stuck on their as well some small circular metal bits which look a lot like going by the photos I still have of the one that sold on ebay are where they spot welded them on.

[Gas On]

Gday hj308.

The price would vary dramatically based on the condition. As far as restoration, I can give you some advise...

The price of copper has gone up considerably in Australia the last couple of years therefore the price of electroplating has also gone up quite a bit.

To get a professional restoration on a rim like this, your looking at ATLEAST $1000 per rim. Any cheaper and I'd be concerned about quality and finish. Then you add a tyre, wheel nuts, lock nut etc.....

Sure, bling bling looks great, but you have to be prepared to pay for the result.

Another thing to concider is that brightwork also needs regular maintence. You have to ask yourself If you can allow the time weekly for the up keep.

Hope that helps.

[Absinth]

The price of copper has gone up considerably in Australia the last couple of years therefore the price of electroplating has also gone up quite a bit.

To get a professional restoration on a rim like this, your looking at ATLEAST $1000 per rim.

Original GTS rims are not chromed, they are painted steel rims. If you see chromed ones then someone has had them done aftermarket.

Expect to pay around $100ea for good restorable rims but if you're lucky you may get some cheaper, just check them for buckles and flogged out stud holes. You can then get them sandblasted and painted or do it yourself.

I have a plastic 200 litre drum with a screw on lid which is full of diluted Molasses, drop the rims into it for five or so days and they come out clean as a whistle. Saves me a fortune on sandblasting parts.

[wbute]

Original GTS rims are not chromed, they are painted steel rims. If you see chromed ones then someone has had them done aftermarket.

Expect to pay around $100ea for good restorable rims but if you're lucky you may get some cheaper, just check them for buckles and flogged out stud holes. You can then get them sandblasted and painted or do it yourself.

I have a plastic 200 litre drum with a screw on lid which is full of diluted Molasses, drop the rims into it for five or so days and they come out clean as a whistle. Saves me a fortune on sandblasting parts.

How much do you dilute the molasses?

[Absinth]

How much do you dilute the molasses?

4 parts water to 1 part molasses. You need to let it ferment for about two weeks before using it as it works better the longer it ferments, the beauty about it is you can keep re-using the bath and it is environmentally friendly.... keep the lid on it to avoid water evaporation and to keep the bloody flies out.

I also use undiluted white vinegar for small parts that are surface rusted like bolts and brackets... keep an eye on parts in vinegar though as it will eat through the metal if left in too long... I find 2 to 3 days soaking is plenty to remove surface rust.

With both ways make sure you wash off well with water to neutralise the solution

[wbute]

Sounds like home brew, do you need to add hops and carbonate it??????? I will give it a go I think. Not drinking it though.

[ozbox]

Gday hj308.

To get a professional restoration on a rim like this, your looking at ATLEAST $1000 per rim.

Hope that helps.

i reckon your right off the mark on your price...sorry...ask agro what its cost him per rim to do his strikers,,,,

[agr071]

ask agro what its cost him per rim to do his strikers,,,,

I haven't done anything with them yet.